Salish Sea Lighthouses
Welcome to Salish Sea Lighthouses
This website gives a basic guide and information to lighthouses and structures within the Washington State inland waterway known as the Salish Sea.
Use the Interactive Map below to locate the lighthouse. Or you may click on the photo to the right for an alphabetical listing.
Explore
Explore the many lighthouses around Washington State’s Salish Sea!
Learn
Learn about how lighthouses Fresnel lenses work and the Coast Guard throughout the region! Learn about Ferries on the Salish Sea!
Support
Visit and support lighthouses in the Salish Sea! Find volunteer opportunities or monetary contributions!
Did you know?
The U.S. Coast Guard maintains 129 aids to navigation (ATON) throughout the Salish Sea. This includes lights on lighthouses and all of the buoys and shore aid lights.
Did you know?
Carl Leick designed 25 lighthouses on the west coast of Washington State. His motto was, "Build ’em stout, and make ’em last".
Lighthouse Day
August 7th!
Yes, there is a national Lighthouse Day that is celebrated every August 7th. Help support a lighthouse.
Supporting Lighthouses
Find a lighthouse close to you! Many lighthouses accept donations and have a volunteer staff!
Find ways to support lighthouses below.
U.S. Coast Guard
The U.S. Coast Guard was responsible for erecting the lighthouses throughout the Salish Sea. The Coast Guard continues to do their job in law enforcement and search and rescue in the region.
Washington State Ferries
Getting around the Salish Sea can be fun using the Washington State Ferries. For cross Puget Sound and San Juan sailings check this page out.
